When your job causes emotional distress, can you ask for workers' compensation benefits? While the Connecticut workers' compensation program does provide some coverage for mental health issues, these must arise as a result of a primary physical injury to qualify....
Month: March 2020
Month: March 2020
Responsibility for workers’ safety before and after incidents
Connecticut law gives employees the right to a safe workplace and the proper handling of any job-related injury or illness. Still, there have been instances where employers have not lived up to their responsibilities concerning workers’ health. Workers should know...
What are the most dangerous jobs in America?
It is well known that some jobs are more dangerous than others. For instance, it makes sense that a construction worker is more likely to be injured as compared to a copy editor. In fact, in some jobs, no matter how many safety precautions are taken, injuries and even...
